Preparing for emergencies
This section provides sources of further information on preparing for emergencies.
Links to the main radio, TV and new sources. In a major emergency, if you are not involved in the incident, but are close by or believe you may be in danger, the best advice is to go inside a safe building, stay inside until you are advised to do otherwise, and tune in to local radio or TV for information. The Government has an agreement with TV and radio companies that they will interrupt programming to give public safety advice and information in the event of an emergency.
Links to further websites and documents which you may find helpful in relation to preparing for emergencies or civil protection in general.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Preparing for Emergencies website and booklet. If you have a question which is not answered here, please contact us.
A glossary of the terms and acronyms used on this website. It also provides links to other, more comprehensive glossaries for those with an interest in wider civil protection topics.
Details for contacting us if you have a query. This includes a website feedback form, general enquiries details, and links for specific enquiries. It also includes information on the Cabinet Office complaints procedure.
You can also get more detailed information on civil protection topics on UK Resilience.